cabbage

66 ENTRIES FOUND:

1cab·bage

noun, often attributive \ˈka-bij\

Definition of CABBAGE

1
a : any of several brassicas (Brassica oleracea) of European origin; especially : a leafy garden plant (Brassica oleracea capitata) with a short stem and a dense globular head of usually green leaves that is used as a vegetable b : any of several plants related to or resembling cabbage
2
slang : money, cash
cab·bagey also cab·bagy \-bə-jē\ adjective

Origin of CABBAGE

Middle English caboche, from Middle French dialect (Norman & Picard), literally, head, noggin
First Known Use: 15th century

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